HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2005MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
NOVEMBER 2, 2005
Engineer Miller called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m. and on call of the roll those members present
were: Councilperson Sellers and Building Commissioner Se~aves sitting in for City Engineer Miller.
Also present were: Street Commissioner Ellis, Wastewater Treatment Director Crawford, Administrator
Davis, Fire Chief Miles, Asst. Police Chief Lovan, Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Vehicle
Maintenance Director Drury, Building Commissioner Segraves, City Attorney Merkley, Planning and
Zoning Director Hicks, Parks Director Poll, Personnel Director Calabro, Building Inspector Potter, and
Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carded unanimously.
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the claims, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
HOUSE MOVING
Steve Edwards of Edwards House and Building Movers, LLC came before the Board to
request permission to move two houses. One house will be moved on a Saturday in
approximately three to four weeks from 2913 E. Tenth Street to 1612 Lee Street. The other
house will be moved in about two weeks on a Saturday morning from 3318 Hamburg Pike to
218 Williams Street. Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the request, seconded
by Building Commissioner Segraves and carried unanimously. Mr. Edwards thanked the
Police Department for their help during the last two moves. (Routes attached)
NAMING OF STREET
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve naming a street offN.A. Charlestown Pike
"Scott Morrison Drive", seconded by Engineer Miller and carried unanimously.
CITATION-NEWSOM
Building Commission Inspector Potter reported to the Board that Pete Newsom of 916
Walnut Street has been cited going back to 1985 for violations. Mr. Newsom owes $1,446.20
for grass cutting and removal of waste. He also owes fines and has liens against his property.
The liens started in 1985 and the Federal Government has liens against the property in the
amount of $304,407.00, which takes precedence over any other liens. He said Mr. Newsom
is in violation of twelve different ordinances and recommends proceedings to remove the
house from the property. Mr. Newsom said he has had health issues and that his contractor
passed away which delayed progress: Building Commissioner Segraves said some progress
has been made but not near enough and continues to deteriorate and is unsafe. Mr. Newsom
requested thirty days to bring the property into compliance. Les Merkley stated it would take
longer than thirty days for the condemnation proceeding. Councilperson Sellers made the
motion to start condemnation proceedings for 916 Walnut Street, seconded by Building
Commissioner Segraves and carded unanimously. Mr. Newsom can continue working on the
property.
2006 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Councilperson Sellers made the motion to approve the 2006 Holiday schedule, seconded by
Building Commissioner Segraves and camed unanimously.
COMMENTS:
Street Commissioner Ellis said a Suburban Acres road is being worked on.
Administrator Davis asked the status of phone service. Mayor Waiz said he is working on it
and bids will be taken.
Nellie Knowland voiced concern about the police taking too long to respond to a call.
Assistant Police Chief Lovan will look into it. She also said "Children Playing" signs are
needed on Fairview Avenue.
Mayor Waiz told Parks Director Poffhe would like some barriers erected at the JeffFootball
League so that everyone isn't parking on Charlestown Avenue.
Personnel Director Calabro said November i4, 2005 is the tentative date for flu shots.
There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Councilperson Sellers made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 a.m., seconded by Building Commissioner Segraves
and carried unanimously.
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CLERK TR-~A~URER